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08-17-2018, 09:30 AM | #16 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 05-31-13
Location: East Texas, USA
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I own both Le Creuset and Staub enameled ovens.
A classic Lodge cast iron dutch oven is a SUPER BARGAIN for things like bread, roasts and, hams. Seriously good and cheap! They work well for bread with parchment paper. If I was forced to have only one enameled dutch oven, it would be a hard choice for me between a Staub 2.75qt and 4.0qt oval because I like the handles, spiked lid, knob and, enamel finish better. That being said, I really like my LC and won't give them up willingly either. Finally, DO NOT BUY TOO BIG! You do not want a dutch oven filled with scalding hot contents plus the heavy Dutch Oven itself causing a painful accident. If you think a Dutch Oven is heavy empty, try filling it up too! Seriously, don't hurt yourself with a Dutch Oven that is too big to lift safely when "loaded".
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08-17-2018, 09:32 AM | #17 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-25-17
Location: Atlantic Highlands, NJ
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Seems fine to me. They're clearly still white, though there's probably a bit of a "patina".
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08-17-2018, 09:58 AM | #18 |
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Join Date: 02-12-15
Location: Wentzville, MO
Name/Nickname : Cullen
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Another vote LC. This one is over 10 years old. Here's some chili from last night. Most of the inside bottom still looks like the inside sides you see here, but there is some staining and signs of heavy use. Between this and our Lodge CI skillet, they're used about everyday.
Cleaning is very easy. I still recommend always cooking with some kind of fat. This is a fantastic DO good for almost anything.
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08-17-2018, 11:18 AM | #19 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-19-13
Location: melbourne fl, adirondack native
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We have a #8 Griswold, a round lc about the same size as the #8 and an oval lc that is a little larger. I love the Griswold the best but the round lc gets more use just because it lives on the stove. All have been around for years with no problems. Slight discoloration only visible when empty.
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08-17-2018, 12:51 PM | #20 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 02-08-18
Location: San Francisco, CA
Name/Nickname : Joe
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I haven't had staining issues in mine after several batches of caramelized onions for French onion soup or sever cooks of Coq au Vin and Boef Borguignon. Maybe I'm lucky.
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08-17-2018, 12:56 PM | #21 |
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Join Date: 02-17-12
Location: Romeoville IL
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Thanks for the help. I do have a Le Creuset outlet by me and it’s always 30% off there which is huge since you can’t use coupons anywhere on them. I’ll have to find somewhere that has all of them and see which I want I guess.
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08-17-2018, 02:04 PM | #22 |
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Join Date: 09-22-11
Location: Canyon, BC
Name/Nickname : Dean
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As mentioned, it is a tire rim.
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08-17-2018, 03:03 PM | #23 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 03-08-13
Location: LawrenceFarkingKansas
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I like my Lodge ceramic enameled over the Le Creuset just for price alone. I really can't tell the difference.
I also have a really, really kickarse old non enameled one inherited from my great grandmother. I have no idea what brand it is, but it's cooked about a 1000 meals of fried chicken over its life. Heavy as fark.
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08-17-2018, 04:57 PM | #24 |
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Join Date: 09-25-17
Location: Oklahoma
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Look and see if you have a Tuesday Mornings around you. I have seen a lot of Staub there, at a pretty good discount.
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08-17-2018, 10:17 PM | #25 |
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Join Date: 12-31-09
Location: Hernando,MS
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Enameled CI is easier to care for,REAL (unenhanced) CI is almost indestructible.There is a reason they have been around so long.Just depends on how "purist" you are.They both cook wonderfully when properly cared for.
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08-18-2018, 01:06 PM | #26 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 08-19-16
Location: Boise, ID
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I had the Lodge and it's too small. The bottom curves in and takes away cooking space. I now have the Cuisinart, Cooks Illustrated Best Buy, and I like it a lot. I didn't want to spend the money for the Le Creuset.
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10-06-2019, 02:07 PM | #27 |
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Join Date: 10-03-19
Location: Secaucus NJ
Name/Nickname : Chef
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Best dutch oven? I'd say it's either Le Creuset or Lodge https://cookwareinsider.com/le-creuset-vs-lodge/
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10-06-2019, 05:49 PM | #28 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 10-16-15
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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I did a lot of research on this very topic about a month ago. I ended up getting two Staubs. The black interior means no staining, and the finish is just incredible. I purchased a 9 qt round for stews/chiles and a 5 qt for more everyday use. The only negative I see between Staub and le creuset is the latter has larger handles. Not that noticeable, though.
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10-06-2019, 07:07 PM | #29 |
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Join Date: 08-02-07
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Name/Nickname : David
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I found a #8 Griswold Chicken Fryer and Lid and that work well for me as a Dutch oven. The fact that it will out live me is nice. I also just found Solidteknics and backed one of their kick starter for their USA made pans. Iam really liking the 11 inch pan and Grill/lid combo.
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10-06-2019, 10:07 PM | #30 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 09-23-11
Location: FARGO, ND
Name/Nickname : Rod
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I’ve been using a Cuisinart enameled cast iron Dutch oven for years. Excellent quality...I’d put it up against any of the fancy shmancy ones. Paid $60 and I think they’re still that price.
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